Alex Chalk has spoken of his sadness of the death of Battle of Britain hero Kenneth Wilkinson.

The pilot, who once told off the Duke of Cambridge for "flying choppers" has died at the age of 99.

Writing on his Facebook page, Cheltenham MP Mr Chalk said: “I was saddened today to learn of the death of Kenneth Wilkinson, a former Cheltenham Grammar School boy and one of the 'Few' who protected Britain during the Battle of Britain.